Parish Maintenance Supply (a Member of Triple S since 1962) is a long established, well-run organization with an above average e-commerce platform and business base. "We are very pleased to welcome Parish Maintenance Supply and the Parish Team to the Triple S Holdings family of businesses," stated Alan E. Sadler, President, Triple S Holdings.

"While I was ready to take on new challenges, it was critically important to me that I placed my employees and customers in good hands as I transitioned to a new stage in my career. Triple S Holdings provided me the opportunity to accomplish both of these tasks and at the same time allows me to continue to contribute to what the Parish Team and I have worked to establish over the past 38 years," stated Michael Gosson, prior owner/president of Parish Maintenance Supply.

In addition, Mr. Sadler announced that Megan Skinner is being promoted to Assistant Branch Manager and that Michael Gosson while serving as Branch Manager of Triple S – Upstate New York (d.b.a. Parish Maintenance Supply) in the near term, Michael would then transition to the role of Director of IT & Systems Implementation for T-S Holdings, Inc.

Triple S Holdings was created, in part, to provide Triple S Members and non-member owners of jan-san distribution companies an exit strategy that would allow them to transition out of their businesses in a manner that would be least disruptive to their employees and customers. As an organization, Triple S is dedicated to the ongoing prosperity of independent distribution and as such Triple S Holdings is a natural fit for owners that are looking to exit their business.

Alan E. Sadler, President, Triple S Holdings, stated: "The USA Distributors, Inc., Team has done an amazing job of steering the company through a difficult period while at the same time developing terrific employees and maintaining a very loyal customer base, which is a testament to their "value added" approach to business development. We are pleased to have the opportunity to continue what the Nicolas family has built, and welcome the USA Distributors Team as an even more integral part of the Triple S family."

"Ralph Sr. and I are very pleased to have what we built at USA Distributors, Inc., remain as a part of the greater Triple S family. As parents, Ralph Sr. and I take comfort in knowing that Ralph Jr. and Kristina will be presented with new opportunities for growth and professional development", stated Maria Nicolas, Founder and Former President of USA Distributors, Inc.

In addition, it was announced that Kristina Nicolas has been named Branch Manager, and Ralph Nicolas Jr. has been appointed Director of Sales of the new company, Triple S - South Florida, Inc. (d.b.a. USA Distributors). "We see these appointments as natural career progressions; Kristina has been active in the company for seven years, focused on inventory control, purchasing, and customer service management. Ralph Jr. has proven himself as a sales professional, and has been the 'go-to' for the sales team and team leader. We are also pleased to share with you that Maria has agreed to remain with the new company in an accounting and advisory capacity", stated Alan Sadler.

More about Triple S Holdings: Triple S Holdings is a subsidiary of Standardized Sanitation Systems, Inc., (d.b.a. Triple S). Triple S Holdings was created to provide Member and non-Member owners of jan-san distribution companies an exit strategy that would allow them to transition out of their businesses in a manner that would be least disruptive to their employees and customers. As an organization, Triple S is dedicated to the ongoing prosperity of independent distribution, and as such Triple S Holdings is a natural fit for owners that are looking to exit their business.

Alan E. Sadler, president, Triple S Holdings, stated: “Brown Janitor Supply is a solid company that epitomizes the type of business that Triple S Holdings is looking to acquire. Gary Acord has spent the last 22 years of his entrepreneurial career building a stable, value-added distribution business supported by a capable team of industry professionals. It is a testament to Gary that he wanted to see his legacy continue into the future as a part of the Triple S family.”

“It was important to me, as I transitioned out of the business that I leave my employees, family members and loyal customers in good hands. We have been a Member of Triple S for many years in part because of the values that Brown Janitor Supply and Triple S share. Keeping my employees and customers in the Triple S family brings me added peace of mind”, stated Gary Acord.

Mr. Sadler further stated that Tim Herekamp has been named Branch Manager of Triple S – Little Rock (d.b.a. Brown Janitor Supply). “Tim is a proven professional that has demonstrated his management capabilities over the past four years at Brown Janitor Supply. We are also pleased to announce that Gary Acord has agreed to remain with the new company in an advisory capacity to assist with the transition. In addition, we welcome the suppliers of Brown Janitor Supply that are not currently approved Triple S vendors to the extended Triple S family”.

More about Triple S Holdings: Triple S Holdings is a subsidiary of Standardized Sanitation Systems, Inc., (d.b.a. Triple S). Triple S Holdings was created to provide Member and non-Member owners of jan-san distribution companies an exit strategy that would allow them to transition out of their businesses in a manner that would be least disruptive to their employees and customers. As an organization, Triple S is dedicated to the ongoing prosperity of independent distribution, and, as such, Triple S Holdings is a natural fit for owners that are looking to exit their business.

Mr. Sadler informed the attendees that Triple S Holdings' primary mission is to establish company-owned branches in open or transition markets. “Triple S Holdings will provide a new option for owner-principals (Member and Non-members) that are looking to exit their distribution businesses”, stated Mr. Sadler. The newly created division will also look to assist current Triple S Members that wish to expand through acquisition or greenfield startups. A majority of the shares in Triple S Holdings will be held by Standardized Sanitation Systems, Inc. and one or more corporate officers of Standardized Sanitation Systems, Inc. Initially Mr. Sadler will serve as president of Triple S Holdings, and Standardized Sanitation Systems, Inc (Triple S).

“Triple S Holdings is being created to preserve and provide an ongoing return on the assets of SSS, Inc., notably our 52 year old Brand and Proprietary Systems, our National Logistics Platform, our Sales and Marketing Programs and our evolving IT Platform", said Mr. Sadler. "The leadership of Triple S, our Board of Directors and senior staff believe that Triple S Holdings will provide the company with a unique opportunity to protect and grow the investment that has been made by all Triple S stakeholders (our Member-Distributors, Supplier-Partners and our staff). Collectively we will be better positioned, on a long term basis, to serve the consuming customer.”

Established in 1960, Triple S is a national distribution services and logistics company that provides facility maintenance solutions to the healthcare, education, commercial, retail, government and building services contractor markets. Local service and support solutions are made available through a network of Member-Distributors and regional distribution centers.